Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts; Cameron Brink's future uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts following a disappointing 2026 season. The Sparks failed to secure a playoff spot and traded Kelsey Plum, leading to a focus on rebuilding. Cameron Brink, a young player with potential, may play a key role moving forward, as she has one year left on her rookie contract before entering restricted free agency. The team is expected to hire a new coach as it transitions after the Plum trade and Nneka Ogwumike's retirement. The new coaching staff will determine Brink's role and the direction of the franchise.
- •Lynne Roberts fired after two seasons as Sparks head coach.
- •Cameron Brink averaged career highs in points and field goal percentage this season.
- •Brink missed 13 games due to an ankle sprain, raising durability concerns.
- •The Sparks will hire their fifth head coach since 2022.
- •Los Angeles holds two lottery picks in the upcoming 2027 draft.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Brink's future in focus amid Sparks' coaching shakeup
"The rising young big could be an anchor for the future -- or a valuable trade chip.
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